Make a Pyramid Paperweight

A pyramid paperweight makes a great gift - at the bottom of the
page there are some easy gift ideas that show you how to personalize
your pyramid paperweight. You will find making paperweights easy with my free
printable templates and step-by-step instructions.

My card craft ideas will show you how to make two different types of pyramid.

Pyramid template #1 has a triangular base and three triangular sides.

Pyramid template #2 has a square base and four triangular sides.

Materials and Equipment

Template

Thin card

Scissors

Glue or double-sided sticky tape

A weight – this can be sand, gravel or a stone

Piece of a plastic bag for the weight

Pyramid Paperweight Templates

Download the template below by clicking on the thumbnail. All my templates are PDF files as they are easy to use and print.

You will need acrobat reader installed on your computer to view and
print these templates. You can download it for free
by clicking on the adobe reader button on the right.

Printing the Template

Most printers will allow you to print directly on to thin card. If
you are using patterned card make sure that you print on the plain side.
If your printer will only allow you to print on paper then there are a
couple of different ways to transfer the template to card.

One
way is to glue the paper template to the card you can use any type of
glue suitable for paper. Spread the glue thinly across the card then
lower the paper on top. Smooth out carefully removing any air bubbles.
Make sure the glue is completely dry before cutting.

The other way will only work if you are printing a template that is easy to reproduce. Secure the paper to the card with tape, using a pencil and
ruler if drawing straight lines, go over the lines on the template. Press hard enough to mark the
card but not so hard you make holes in the paper.

Pyramid Paperweight Instructions

The instructions for making paperweights are the same for both templates, type #2 just has an extra tab.

Cut out the template that you want to use and score along the fold lines on the card.

Mia’s Gift Ideas

Your paperweight would make a great gift, they look great on a desk and are useful too.

Cut out flowers from old cards or magazines or paint them on the sides for a special present for Mothers Day.

Does
Dad always forget birthdays and anniversaries?

Write special dates on
each side such as anniversaries or kids birthdays. Makes a great gift
for Fathers day.

Photo’s of the kids on each side would make a great present for doting Grandparents.

Drawings or photo’s of favourite cartoon characters, animals or sport make great presents for kids.

You
could make a plain white one and add a selection of old cards,
pictures, wool and ribbon for the crafty person to finish off
themselves.

What would you like to do now?

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